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This subject handbook should be read in conjunction with the NCEA handbook issued to all senior students each year. This contains all the information you need to know in preparation for achieving NCEA at each level.

There are three levels of NCEA certification, depending on the difficulty of the standards achieved. At each level, students must achieve a certain number of credits to gain an NCEA certificate. Credits can be gained over more than one year.

Ncea Level Requirements

Level 1 60 credits are required at any level (level 1, 2, or 3).

20 Level 1 literacy and numeracy credits (10 Literacy and 10 Numeracy credits).

Level 2 60 credits at level 2 or above.

The Level 1 literacy and numeracy requirements must also be met.

Level 3 60 credits at level 3 or above.

The Level 1 literacy and numeracy requirements must also be met.

Credits gained at one level can be used for (or count towards) more than one certificate. They may also be used towards other qualifications.

Year 11 Subject Selection

All Year 11 subjects can be chosen, there are no prerequisites. This means you do not need to have taken the subject in Year 10. Once you have checked these entry requirements in this booklet make sure your course:

• is a broad one, allowing future flexibility;

• suits your possible career needs; and

• will interest you, and, therefore, help you succeed.

Number Of Subjects

When selecting your course for NCEA Level One consider the following points:

• You are to choose five (5) subjects. (Religious Studies is compulsory).

• All students are required to take an English subject.

• All students are required to take a Mathematics subject.

• All students are required to take a Science subject.

• In addition to English, Mathematics, Science and Religious Studies, TWO other subjects are to be selected plus two backup subjects.

• Choose subjects that are appropriate to you. Also, think ahead to Year 12 and be careful not to limit your options in the years to come.

• Make sure that you are clear about the subjects you want and list your three options (two options and a back-up) in order of importance to you. There is only a brief window of opportunity to change your subjects in the first three weeks of Term 1.

• The subject description will give you a brief introduction as to what the subject is about and what you might study.

• In most cases, the subjects you choose will be at Level 1. Study at any other level must be discussed with the Head of Department, Teacher in Charge, and/or your Dean. Carefully check the flow charts for each subject to ensure they offer the path you need. Also, read the subject information carefully for guidance.

• We do our best to give students every opportunity to study the subjects they prefer. If there is any reason why the subjects you have chosen are unsuitable or unavailable, you will be notified as soon as possible.